Senior Autonomous Systems Guidance and Control Engineer

7 days ago

Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Autonomous Systems Guidance and Control Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for applying your expertise in guidance and control to solve complex technical problems facing a diverse set of novel autonomous vehicle systems in development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply expertise in guidance and control to solve complex technical problems facing autonomous vehicle systems
  • Steer the research and design of innovative control and guidance algorithms using deep knowledge and understanding of current theory
  • Evaluate the performance of complex systems by using and modifying high-fidelity simulations
  • Lead and mentor teams of guidance, navigation, and control engineers to analyze, design, and implement control solutions for a range of weapon systems
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to identify and solve the most demanding problems facing our programs
  • Interact directly with sponsors to convey important ideas, present data, and help shape control strategy
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • At least ten years of experience in guidance or controls and its application to autonomous systems
  • Strong sense of initiative, creativity, and a passion for learning
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field
  • Experience in project management, mentorship, and leading teams of people
  • Recognized expert in one or more areas of controls theory, including modern and classical methods
  • Recognized expert in guidance theory and application to flight systems
  • Deep knowledge in an affiliated field such as state estimation, navigation, optimization, AI/ML, HWIL testing, or flight testing missile systems
  • Experience designing, developing, and flight-testing missile or hypersonic systems

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